UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said terrorists are misusing religion, and said good government was the remedy.

“Missiles may kill terrorists, but I’m convinced that good governance is what will kill terrorism. That is why I urge you to speak out against human rights breaches and social injustices wherever you encounter them.” Ban told a High-Level Assembly meeting on Promoting Tolerance and Reconciliation, Fostering Peaceful, Inclusive Societies and Countering Violent Extremism, which opened yesterday and concludes today.

He said,” people across the world have been horrified by the recent brutal acts carried out by terrorists and violent extremists. While they claim religion as their guide, their ideologies are contrary to the teachings of any of the major faiths.”

“Extremist select and choose isolated verses of religious texts, which through misinterpretation and misquotation, are used spread hate and intolerance. In order to conquer these challenges, and threats they pose, multiple strategies to counter violent extremism are necessary. Religious practitioners and scholars need to assist in correct misinterpretation and misquotation that lead to radicalisation and violent extremism. ”

The gathering brought together leaders representing Islam, Judaism, Christianity as well as ministers, academics, clerics and spiritual leaders to discuss ways to foster peaceful, inclusive societies and counter violent extremism. In line with that agenda, according to Assembly President Sam Kutesa.

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